
Dr. Robert B Shepherd D.O.
Emergency Physician
284 CANTON ST WESTWOOD MA, 02090About
Dr. Robert Shepherd practices Emergency Medicine in Athol, MA. Dr. Shepherd assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Shepherd examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Practice At Athol Memorial Hospital 2033 Main Street
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